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Re: A shot at the All-time Reds roster

Originally Posted by klw

Reading the article, the Rose slot show as a super utility player position which then translates into a DH slot in the lineup. It seemed like a consolation prize for Pete being a runner up in many different positions.

He has done this also for the Cubs, Cards and Brewers and only had the 8 position players and no DH or Utility Player (even with the Brewers AL history). I think it is a Rose only creation.

That makes more sense. Rose would make a much better utility player. But as a DH, absolutely not.

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Re: A shot at the All-time Reds roster

Originally Posted by cumberlandreds

Bucky Walters 1939 season can't be overlooked. 27 wins is awfully good for any time period.

Bucky Walters arguably had the greatest season ever by a Reds starting pitcher in 1939, winning the pitching triple crown. He not only should be on the staff-he probably should be the number one starter.
As for Tom Seaver, he pitched roughly 2/3 of a season for the Reds in both 1977, coming to the Reds in a trade in June, and in 1981, losing a third of the season because of a players strike. He pitched 165 innings for the Reds in 1977 and 166 innings in 1981. I would take Seaver in 1977 over Seaver in 1981. He struck out many more batters, had a lower ERA and lower ERA+ and his won-loss records were almost identical, 14-3 in 1977 and 14-2 in 1981.

Re: A shot at the All-time Reds roster

Historically the Reds haven't had much pitching.

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Re: A shot at the All-time Reds roster

I'd add Scott Williamson 1999 or 2000 to the bullpen.

I also wouldn't argue with '54 Klu over '10 Votto. In fact, I might even take '12 Votto (and his shortened season) over '10 Votto.

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